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Montreal Parks Were Linked To 9 Recent COVID-19 Outbreaks

At a press conference on Wednesday, Dr. Mylène Drouin, Montreal's public health director, gave an overview of the current health situation in the city. While things are improving, she said, there are still "more than" 216 total active outbreaks in Montreal, with nine connected to parks, though the region's public health authority later said these outbreaks are small. 

"What we are seeing is a small increase in the number of outbreaks in the community and this is what we are expecting in the next couple of weeks because we are reopening those sectors," explained Drouin.

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Montreal 'Will Have A Third Wave' Of COVID-19

According to Regional Public Health Director Dr. Mylène Drouin, a third wave of COVID-19 infections in Montreal is definite.

"We will have a third wave," Drouin said at a Wednesday press conference. "But of course if vaccination is there and we are able to push back this third wave, I think we can have less effect on hospitalizations and deaths." 

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Montreal Restaurants & Bars Won't Reopen Any Time Soon, According To Public Health

Based on what public health director, Dr. Mylène Drouin, said in a March 17 press conference, Montreal restaurants and bars will not be reopening for indoor dining any time soon.

The provincial government announced that gyms and live show venues would reopen in Montreal as of March 26, but Drouin said restaurants and bars are not in the same category.

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Montreal's Public Health Director Is 'Optimistic' That We'll Have Some Summer Festivals

Montreal's public health director, Dr. Mylène Drouin, said she's "optimistic" that the city will be able to hold certain outdoor cultural events this summer, such as small festivals.

In fact, she confirmed in a press conference on March 17 that the public health department is working with local groups to devise strategies for organizing summer events in Montreal.

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Montrealers 'May Be Seeing A Third Wave' Of COVID-19, Drouin Says

We could see a third wave of COVID-19 in Montreal, said Public Health Director Dr. Mylène Drouin at a press conference on March 3. She cited the emergence of the B.1.1.7 variant, which was identified in the U.K.

Drouin confirmed that public health officials are managing "many" outbreaks associated with COVID-19 virus variants in Montreal, notably in schools, where the city found 43 variant strain outbreaks.

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Almost 10% Of New COVID-19 Cases In Montreal Are U.K. Variant Cases, Drouin Says

Montreal public health has estimated that 8-10% of new COVID-19 cases in Montreal stem from the B.1.1.7 COVID-19 virus variant, which was identified in the U.K.

In a press conference on February 24, Public Health Director Dr. Mylène Drouin confirmed that the city is managing 22 COVID-19 outbreaks linked to the B.1.1.7 virus variant. 

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There Are Now At Least 44 Suspected Cases Of COVID-19 Variant Strains In Montreal

There are now 44 suspected cases of COVID-19 virus variants in Montreal, according to Regional Public Health Director Dr. Mylène Drouin who confirmed this figure in a press conference on February 10.

UPDATE: In a press conference the following day, on February 11, Quebec Public Health Director Dr. Horacio Arruda said there were 48 confirmed or suspected COVID-19 variant strain cases in the Montreal region. 

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Montreal Will Begin Vaccinating The Homeless After Reporting A Surge In COVID-19 Cases

Montreal will begin vaccinating part of its homeless population in the coming days, according to an announcement by Public Health Director Mylène Drouin and Mayor Valérie Plante at a press conference on January 13.

Drouin said the city has seen 172 new cases of COVID-19 linked to the homeless community since the beginning of December.

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Montrealers Just Got An Official Excuse For Giving Dirty Looks To People Eating On The STM

In a press conference on November 25, Dr. Mylène Drouin, Montreal's regional public health director, listed questions the municipal government received from Montrealers about public-health protocols to be upheld during winter in Quebec.

Among them, she said, the city had received questions about masks, scarves and other facial coverings worn in the winter in Montreal, as well as issues surrounding public transportation.

In particular, Drouin said she frequently receives questions from Montrealers regarding consuming food on public transit during the pandemic.  

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Montrealers Shouldn't Sing Or Dance At Holiday Gatherings This Year, Drouin Says

In a press conference on November 25, Dr. Mylène Drouin, Montreal's regional public health director, outlined what Montrealers should do at holiday gatherings in Quebec this December.

Quebec's premier, François Legault has already stated that family members should wear masks at their holiday gatherings in Quebec if they can't practice social distancing.

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Drouin Called Out 5 Montreal Areas For Having 'Really High' COVID-19 Positivity Rates

Dr. Mylène Drouin, Montreal public health director, specified in a press conference on October 30 that while the city's COVID-19 test positivity rate is stable, some areas* are being affected at rates almost three times higher than others.

Montreal's overall COVID-19 positivity rate — the percentage of all coronavirus tests performed that are actually positive — remains "quite stable" at 5%, Drouin explained. 

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Dr. Drouin Shared Alarming Statistics About Young Montrealers' Pandemic Mental Health

In a press conference on October 21, Montreal public health director Mylène Drouin recognized the mental health impacts of COVID-19 on the city's young population. 

She said that over 45% of young Montrealers — aged 18 to 29 — believe they have mental health issues resulting from COVID-19 related issues, according to a survey by the city's public health department.

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